Equals Sign Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol
⭀ combines an equals sign with a leftwards arrow for indicating reversible or equivalence-focused direction.
U+2B40
⭀ (Unicode U+2B40) is an arrow-style symbol that pairs an equals sign with a leftwards arrow. It’s useful when you want to show a relationship that looks like “equivalence” or “matching,” but with a leftward direction. Copy it from this page or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Equals Sign Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⭀ is named “EQUALS SIGN ABOVE LEFTWARDS ARROW” (U+2B40). In many design and text contexts, it visually suggests an equality relationship associated with a left-pointing arrow. Because it’s an arrow, it often reads as “goes back,” “returns,” or “transfers left,” while the equals sign component reinforces that the source and destination are considered equivalent or aligned. You may see it used as a compact glyph in diagrams, UI labels, logic-themed typography, or as a decorative connector in documents where direction matters alongside “equals” semantics.
Common uses
- •Use in diagram labels to indicate an equivalence relationship pointing left.
- •Add to UI or iconography where “match/equals” needs directional emphasis.
- •Employ in documentation to represent a leftward mapping, substitution, or return with equivalence.
- •Use in typographic compositions for a math/logic-inspired arrow that reads visually cohesive.
- •Include in presentations or infographics to keep symbols compact and consistent.
Examples
⭀ Equals Sign Above Leftwards Arrow
- ⭀A ⭀ B (equivalent mapping)
- ⭀Check ⭀ Validate (leftward equivalence)
- ⭀Result ⭀ Source
- ⭀Return ⭀ Match
- ⭀Mapping: X ⭀ Y
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B40 | |
| HTML Entity | ⭀ | |
| HTML Code | ⭀ | |
| CSS | \2B40 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11072 | |
| Decimal | 11072 |
How to type Equals Sign Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol (⭀)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11072 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B40 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B40. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b40, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⭀ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ⭀?
⭀ is U+2B40 (HTML entity: ⭀).
How can I type or copy ⭀?
Copy it directly from this page. You can also use its escapes in code (CSS: \\2B40, JavaScript: \\u{2B40}).
What does ⭀ usually mean?
It most commonly suggests an equals/equivalence relationship with a leftward arrow direction—useful when equivalence and direction both matter.
Is ⭀ the same as a normal equals sign?
No. ⭀ combines an equals sign with a leftwards arrow, so it conveys relationship plus direction, not just equality.